Choosing a Concrete Sealer | Part 2 - Sealing Concrete

[@philipjacques9632]

I have a poured concrete pad 8 x 12 on which I will place a pre-built storage shed, however I wanted to seal the pad first. As you note, there were so many products and product types out there it "made my head spin". I spent hours trying to figure out which product to use, and became increasingly more confused. It was clear, comprehensive, concise. Professionally delivered. Thank-you so much for this informative video. It is one of the best informational/instructional videos I have ever watched on KZbin.

[@jurekbienkowski9023]

I have a step concrete on patio, driveway ans some steps. What sealer I cans use to be sure is not slippery in winter. Thank you for the video .

[@jimo680]

Wow. Thanks so much! Excellent video. Old house, and sealing the basement, garage floor, and new concrete walk outside. You saved me so much time and frustration....not just for myself, but for whoever lives in the home after I'm gone. Thanks!!

[@charlesmitchell9647]

Excellent informational video for sealer products on KZbin. Way to go man finally someone who can be straight up with facts so people DIY'ers can make a decision on what they want for their project. Thanks a bunch.

[@ToolboxDIY]

Happy to help!

[@martinschulz9381]

Very good, thanks for sharing. I had to go out and look at what I'm using on a masonry wall. It's water based acrylic sealer from the local hardware store. I've used it before...seems to be good. When I think of sealer I think of that xylene based toxic chemical smelling stuff that everyone used when I was a kid. I don't want to smell that nasty stuff anymore.

[@zdenek7220]

Not boring at all! Exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks

[@summerfunrides]

Can you recommend a water based Siliconate for northern freeze and thaw sidewalk please ( 5 years old , cracking, never sealed) and a sealer for a long slippery ramp during freezing temps. Fell and got busted up pretty bad. ( ramp 1 year old, never sealed). Please help. Thank you!

[@GregoryGuay]

I widened my concrete driveway, cleaned the old adjacent slabs- do u need to go with acrylic for a consistent color finish one the new and old? I was hoping for something more durable and longer lasting than the HC from Loews…

[@ToolboxDIY]

Let me start by asking your motivation for going with acrylic. Do you have specific needs that acrylic covers?

[@GregoryGuay]

@@ToolboxDIY I’m not sure how a I’d stain would finish with the adjacent new/old slab in driveway. Plus there are some cracks I started filling. We’d like to go with a simple gray, nothing dark, which I’m actually having a very hard time finding because it seems like everybody wants more exotic colors are dark browns. I am throwing for a skeptical of the acrylic ‘stain’ options though.

[@brianedman6277]

@toolboxdiy , what sealer is recommended for exposed aggregated concrete? Also, is there a tinting penetrating sealer you would recommended to add/change color?

[@seanmcguire7974]

I'm getting ready to reno the basement. I'm researching the best sealer. Penetrating seems the best, idc about the look, as I'm putting an underlayment n vinyl plank floor on top.

[@ToolboxDIY]

If you are putting underlayment and then vinyl plank, what are you hoping to accomplish with the sealer?

[@RJ-vq1iv]

What would you recommend in a basement floor that’s is sweeting?

[@farazsiddiqui7080]

Which is the best sealor for plished concrete surface.Note-Lithium based sealor mentioned here is actually a densifier which actually densifies the concrete.Further polishing is done on that densified concrete and sealor is applied at the last stage.So which sealor will be suitable for that last top application over polished concrete?

[@martindekker8203]

Great info. what would you use if you wanted a polished concrete floor for a home, especially in the bathroom?

[@rentalproperty9297]

thanks!! what sealer do you recommend for a large exposed aggregate driveway. We also have the issue with salted roads in the winter.

[@jakevote8978]

Water based siliconates just be sure to clean the surface very well

[@lui02lu]

Hi, can i apply a penetrating sealer first followed by an acrylic sealer topcoat? Since i like the slight color change in an acrylic sealer but would want the benefit of the more penetrative sealer underneath. Thank you!

[@brendaviloria3321]

We have brushed concrete with an exposed aggregate ribbon surrounding. What type of sealer can be used on both surfaces without a slippery dangerous outcome. Thank you!

[@JeffZiegler76]

I am looking for a sealer to keep oil/gas/diesel out of the concrete. What would you recommend?

[@VSEALVideos]

Hello Jeff, Is the concrete indoor or outdoor? Reactive sealers are great for blocking moisture and preventing freeze/thaw and salt damage, but don't offer the same stain resistances that coatings can provide. On indoor applications epoxy and polyurethane or polyaspartic systems can be used for long lasting resistances. On outdoor applications, breathable acrylic coatings are more popular, but must be re-applied more often.

[@JeffZiegler76]

​@@VSEALVideos Inside a pole barn in WNY, I am not looking for a thousands of dollar epoxy job. But have looked at on-line epoxy sales as the local PPG dealer will not sell epoxy to homeowners. Eventually there will be a 12,000lb lift on it & may see steel dozer tracks on it.

[@celeb18]

Can you make review of cilicone sealer you have used. I want to know how long they last in real life.

[@delinquense]

How would putting chips in the epoxy help with traction? There's a top coat or two that goes on top of the epoxy to give it a nicer shiny appearance.

[@zareenumair]

This video is so helpful. Thank you! I have vinyl tiles in my restaurant that need replacement. There is a beautiful concrete floor underneath. I am planning to stencil it with chalk paint and put a clear coat. Not sure what coating I should use that will last atleast a few years. Epoxy looks good but it will make the floor slippery with frequent water spills and all.

[@mohanjay6399]

Thanks. Any suggestions on Concrete piers which are cracked due to efflorescence

[@jeffspencer5418]

You made a comment about newer methods of finishing concrete, like using a big power ride-on float. I just had a garage floor poured and they used one of these. Do I even need to seal it all? If so, which type do you recommend? Thanks!

[@shawnryan3428]

Great videos, can I use concrete sealer and than go over that with a polyurethane? I have an outside deck that’s concrete underneath. It is my garage and the concrete is always weeping into my garage.

[@timcarpenter922]

Can a penetrating sealer be used over the top of a high shine acrylic sealer? We are looking for options to fix a bad install job of a specchem acrylic sealer that was recently installed.

[@zanna17able]

What would you recommend for sealing over probable asbestos black mastic on concrete slab? Home was built pre 1970.

[@naadiramubarak4593]

Hey Cindy and Mark! I hear you! We need the same thing in the US. We just don’t always do it. We live in Virginia by the Atlantic Ocean and it’s so beautiful here but still there are opportunist who will try your car or house! I love that style of house. It’s just like in Brazil and the Middle East. The Arabs designed the idea of a wall around their houses to protect their women and children. Then, they spread that style to Spain. Can I find that style in most cities in Mexico? I want a small pool and open patio inside as well.

[@Samuelgrace-d4q]

Experts - for radon mitigation install , contractor made a hole in concrete wall and filled the gap around the pipe both inside and outside of concrete wall with Alex Plus Latex Caulk Plus Silicone . Is this good or should I get sealing around pipe with a better product?

[@phigo4kins]

Thanks for this Vid. One question though. Can say, Acrylic or Polyurethane be put ontop of A Penetrating Sealer? Since they're not penetrating and just sits on top.

[@seangorney3385]

So what type of sealer would Thompson’s Water Seal be? What would be best for Block Walls, densifier?

[@r111k]

Does this information apply to cool decking around a swimming pool? Should I seal it just like any concrete or would that mess up the cooling surface? Thanks!

[@dncprncss]

Seeking a recommendation on a sealer for old concrete in a home. I inherited a home with a cat urine problem on the concrete floor. I’ve tried everything to clean the urine. At this point need to seal the concrete to keep the smell form coming thru the luxury vinyl plank floor esp when the concrete pores open when it rains outside. What type of sealer is recommended?

[@littlebeebs1]

Can I use any of these on acid stained concrete? I’m looking for a matte sealer or very low sheen. This homeowner likes low sheen . And the slab is flawed . So the low sheen would look best . I just want to bring out the colors in the stain and not have the sheen . It’s a rental house . So it’ll have a lot of foot traffic. Thank you for the video 😊

[@manyourcoolchris]

Super helpful and informative. Thanks for the upload, much appreciated!

[@themadscientist6554]

Hello... what is the best sealer for smooth concrete with water based dyes on top?

[@merimabeganovic4660]

Needs advice on which concrete sealer is best for our concrete patio please..

[@jayvto5992]

Here in Northern California the weather in the summer gets to the 90s or triple digits. I want to protect my concrete driveway, what is a good sealer that will protect from high heat in the day and cold morning?

[@hobohacker258]

Great breakdown!! Thanks! Will view many vids, but this is a great entry to 'what do I want?' Only thing I'd ask for is more in-depth on new/2-5 year/5+ year concrete. (since from all my research concrete never stops curing)

[@LOUDsigh]

Lol. 5:40

[@michaeldow8146]

Very helpful. My problem is a condo on the first floor in Florida that has a mold problem. The best theory I have received from "experts" is that the concrete slab did not have a vapor barrier below the slab, so my moisture readings are good (about 5% RH) unless it rains, then the floor goes up to 99%RH. So, when it is 68 degrees out and a fairly dry November day, the interior humidity is still about 62% unless the air conditioning is set down to 70 degrees or so. So, they say to seal the floor before I put down vinyl plank flooring. One expert said use Drylock Floor, which is the penetrating type. The other expert said use Mapei Pleniseal PMB, which is a polyurethane compound. What brand would you use, or if you do not want to endorse a specific brand, what type would you use? I suspect you are going to say use a Silicate or a Silicanate if I followed your argument. Since I want to avoid upward water intrusion--sealing the floor with a penetrating sealer would make sense I suspect? Please help.

[@matthewbabb9279]

Hey I have this exact issue, did you ever find a solution?

[@rickmcdaris4157]

I enjoyed the video! You gave me the exact information I needed to choose the sealer that I want to use in my basement. However, you did not mention any particular brands, nor did you mention a store where it can be purchased. I have been to three different Lowe's stores, Home Depot, Ace Hardware and Harbor Freight. When I told them that I wanted a sodium or lithium silicate concrete sealer, they looked at me like I had a tree sprouting out of my forehead. What brand do I get? Where is it sold?

[@khaleefax9553]

*Which is the best one for concrete driveways on residential properties?*

[@bwade79]

Any thoughts in what would be a good sealer for surcreate. We applied it indoors as a coating over a concrete floor. Thank you!

[@joelarroyo208]

I primed and then painted the basement recently. Then I used Thompsons Watersealer. It has been sticky without totally drying though. What should I do? I'd like to preserve the paint if possible and definitely remove the stickiness. If I use epoxy over the sticky floor do you think it will adhere and remove the stickiness.

[@ronbo2883]

Great explanation! I'm going to do my pool deck that is about 10 years old but want to stain it also. I want to use a penetrating stain like you said but the question is do I still need to seal it after staining? I've read conflicting articles on this. I would think you would but then agin that is why I'm asking for your opinion. Again great job explaining!!

[@TreesOnTheBeach]

Hello. I am going to seal the concrete subfloor inside my home to reduce inside humidity. Which type of sealer would be best for that? I like the idea of reducing radon as well, but that's not my primary function. I don't care how it looks, as it will be covered by vinyl flooring.

[@satishpallamala]

This video series are really helpful. Thanks a lot.

[@iqpaul1]

Are there stains that work well with penetrating sealers?

[@kapoorakul7556]

dou have any suggestions for driveway sealers or paints type that can be used ?

[@zthemoney]

I thank you for your very informative video. I live Florida and Moss keep growing on the concrete outside my front door even after I power wash it 3 months before. There is no standing water after rainfall. The salesman at Home Depot says its moisture from in the concrete that causes the Moss to grow. Should I use a penetrating sealer to slow the growth or stop the growth of Moss

[@ToolboxDIY]

The penetrating sealer will definitely help. If the slab drains well (meaning it has a slight pitch so that water doesn't just sit on it), then it will probably solve the moss. If water still sits on the slab, moss or algae may still grow but it won't be as bad and it will come off much easier.

[@zthemoney]

@@ToolboxDIY Thank you thank you very much. Water do not sit after a downpour. I like the way the product work

[@billruha4728]

👍🏻👍🏻Very helpful and thorough. You didn't waste a second in these videos. Thanks!

[@kb5ulp]

Can you paint the concrete once it has been treated with one of the penetrating sealers?

[@henriettamendes7307]

Hi can you recommend a sealer that is non toxic non flammable. I'm making vessels for candles with rapid all cement and need a sealer that won't release toxic chemicals while candle is burning. Thanks

[@naxican1827]

Thanks for the video series. I had a failed epoxy floor that I have ground off with a concrete grinder. I now want to protect the floor from oil stains and salt but Im unsure If I should use a a siliconate or an acrylic sealer. I wouldn't mind applying an acrylic every couple years but Im unsure if I would have to strip it every time . If I use siliconate sealer I'm afraid of oil stains especially since I knocked off some of the cream with a grinder and perform my own oil changes in the garage. Any sugestions?

[@JeffZiegler76]

What did you end up using?

[@dognatious6153]

Acrylic sealers, Like Kemiko Stone Tone 2, do not have to be stripped. You should clean the floor with a neutral cleaner and a stiff broom brush. Rinse, re-rinse, let dry. Then spray seal with a pump sprayer. They are forgiving, dry fast, breathe-able (not a moisture barrier), and when they wear they kind of "powder-off". You simple re-seal over the cleaned concrete. I apply them every 2 years on indoor concrete with average wear and every year ( litely, sprayed) if outdoor. Indoor, I use I use Kemiko Easy Shine Mop On Wax to protect the sealer so you never have to re-seal. No need to buff the wax either. It's a great product. See concretetransformed.com

[@TC-et7ug]

What would you recommend to seal concrete garden statuary thsts been gray wash painted?

[@WatchJason]

what sealer do you use for pervious concrete driveway?

[@Smoorepainter]

Good video, far to many amateurs doing videos on stuff, filling the universe with junk. I'm doing a small project and I have been told from a friend that Weldbond glue mixed with water is good for sealing concrete, you know or is it true about this inexpensive alternative to all the other stuff.

[@SydneyPanda2016]

Thank you so much! Question - I’ve just built a house with fully exposed concrete in and out. Lovely and smooth concrete just near the sea. Some walls have been poured 3 months ago while others 4 weeks ago. What sealer should I use that will protect and harden but not alter the look in any way (don’t want the wet look!). Many thanks!

[@fightthegoodfight316]

Hi.. can the penetrating sealers be applied on brick also?

[@baldomerodovale8492]

How long can silicate penetrating sealer resisist water penetration in a concave concrete surface? (Horizontal/outdoor)

[@marilenaganea6578]

I have the same problem and no answer.

[@solidust1111111ify]

Great video. What sealer would you recommend for a highrise condo unit with an interior polished concrete floor ?

[@gtm6188]

If its older concrete with cracks in it do we fill the cracks first using silicone or crack repair before using siliconate sealer

[@ToolboxDIY]

Definitely fill the cracks first, but I wouldn't recommend silicone. Use a dedicated product for concrete cracks like Roadware Concrete Mender (expensive) or Sakrete Concrete Crack Filler (inexpensive).

[@themeter233]

Awesome, thanks

[@Andrea-up6pd]

I have an older home and the patio has has some paint on it and then 10 years of artificial turf. I'm now changing the turf and I want to seal the concrete, before getting new turf put on. What can I put on old concrete, that has had cracks treated with concrete silicon, still has paint on it and it has little holes in it. Also it has some adhesive that I can't get off. I can't possibly get all this off before the turf installer comes. What can I cover or seal this with???

[@ws3782]

Hi , which sealer would you recommend for sealing a concrete water canal floor? With lot if sun exposure in tropical area. no ice .

[@combobulated100]

How long do the siliconate sealers last? How frequently would you need to reapply

[@DCUPtoejuice]

cherry wax? Is that one of these or only a coating on top of the sealer? And do any of these solutions have better traction, particularly in wet, indoor use?

[@reading_fastandslow]

I am renovating a basement bathroom and plan to paint the floor. Which sealer would you recommend, and should I put it on before or after the paint?

[@ToolboxDIY]

Seal before with a siliconate penatrating sealer such as Vseal 101 or PS101. These won't interfere with the paint adhesion. Although, I would probably skip the sealer if you're going to paint it.

[@michaelponto4954]

I plan on using some peal and stick on tile. Is it necessary to seal under this type of flooring?

[@robbyjayroe7831]

We have a new concrete patio and are wanting to get it sealed. It dusts really bad so we track the fine white dust in the house. We also do a lot of water activities and don’t want something that will make the concrete any more slippery than it already is. What option should we go with?

[@overgrowthplanet7531]

Which sealers are sage to plants for concrete pottery

[@aaroncannon208]

What would be the best sealer to go on top of stained concrete

[@sharilynfritz247]

Thanks! Exactly the info I needed.

[@Li403Lo]

Very helpful Video series, what kind sealer do you recommend for outdoor brick staircase, thank you.

[@ApprenticeGM]

Thanks for such a clear and well-thought out video explanation. Can I ask for advice on my situation / application? I'd like to seal a large driveway, of which 520 sqm / 5564 square feet is "new" (32mpa poured 4 months ago) and 80 sqm / 856 square feet is ~30 years old (assume standard 20mpa concrete), comprised of slab under a drive-through carport (consistent / uniform grey surface) and 2 exposed sections with slightly different aggregates - rain and exposure has weathered them so the aggregate is prominent on the surface but they are in good condition and very usable hence not removed when new driveway was constructed. I'd like to seal all the driveway, and would prefer a sealant that can make the driveway look more uniform, preferably a dark charcoal grey. We get a fair bit of leaf staining and some animal droppings staining. My priorities are: 1) Achieve a uniform colour and look as much as possible so it's hard to determine old and new driveway sections. 2) Protect the driveway from staining from leaves / animal droppings. 3) Reduce water penetration so above staining remains surface only for easy pressure-cleaning or just waiting for next rainfall. 4) Be long-lasting so I'm not re-doing it in 5 years. 5) Protect concrete (we don't get frosts or snow) from erosion if possible, although I'll likely sell before I see the new driveway weather like the 30+ year old sections so this is less of a concern. 6) Maintain or increase traction from current unsealed state - kids love running on it and riding bikes / scooters so don't want to end up with a slippery surface. Thanks for any advice you can provide - from this video I am wondering if the Siliconates have dyes / colour additives that can be used, with different amounts for the different sections, to end up with a fairly uniform appearance, as it would achieve the other points well. FWIW I'm Down Under and our driveways are 100mm / 4" thick with 82 reo (8mm diameter steel in 200mm x 200mm grid mesh = 5/16" x 8" x 8" mesh in 8' x 20' sheets tied) usually 20mpa but I got a very cheap upgrade to 32mpa for the new section so took advantage.

[@richardbates2059]

I have an out door, concrete patio. Hanging over the patio is a large pine tree. Sap drops all the time and because it's not sealed in any way, I can't get the sap out of the nooks and grannies. Am I better off with a polyurethane or epoxy sealer. I live in the south west and my days in the summer are over 100 every day, if that makes a difference.

[@ToolboxDIY]

I'd go with a polyurethane over the epoxy. The epoxy will yellow. A penetrating sealer will keep the sap from staining the concrete but it will require more work to clean it off than if you used a poly. Acrylic is also an option. It's not quite as thick as poly so it won't last as long, but I think you'll be happy with it's performance and it's easier to apply.

[@mattmacc]

I plan to surface-grind a newly poured sidewalk because the broom-finish is too rough. This will leave a smooth cement and aggregate surface. Will a Siliconate sealer work on both the cement and aggregates?

[@carolwheeler6718]

What is best to use on molded concrete? I have molded concrete around the foundation of my home and it's starting to crumble. Can I paint over the sealer with a waterproof paint?

[@WinmanDesigner]

Can the penetrating sealant work if the concrete was painted...25 years ago?

[@dan2soy191]

Hi, would it be much better if you apply concrete sealer first then apply with double coat with waterproofing paint? Thanks

[@ToolboxDIY]

Better for what? It would certainly keep water out better in the short term. Eventually that paint will start to peel and need to be recoated and possibly stripped. So from a maintenance perspective, I don't think this approach would be better. It's certainly doable. If you want to paint concrete anyways, then I would do it.

[@mellostation]

I've been watching a bunch of concrete sealer videos because my tub is a sunken concrete tub that was done by my contractor and he's asking me if I want to keep it untiled and have it sanded and sealed (with a penetrating water based sealer) or tiled. I'm wondering if I do decide to tile it, should it still be waterproofed / sealed underneath the tile anyways? I have a concern that the sanded grout with tile will allow water to penetrate the concrete underneath. Any opinions?

[@theresamichael5777]

Great information. Thank you for doing this. We have a new home with a standard patio slab (poured and brushed). We added a 4’ wide extension and walkway about 3 months ago. The colors are slightly different. What would you recommend for possibly a stain to even things out and then seal. Durability is our most important concern. I have not seen any tinted siliconate water-based sealers. Thank you so much. We appreciate your help.

[@drumwish2010]

Do you need to etch with a sodium silicate and is foundation armor s2000 a good product?

[@gabbygonzaga552]

I'm wondering how foundation armor compares to vseal

[@lewis1180]

Is sealed concrete more slippery if you use the sealer you recommend for most homeowners?

[@mlussini4115]

just bought a Newly built house all concrete is basically brand new not treated what do you recommend i use to keep its natural look.

[@cray7139]

What kind of sealer do you recommend with low maintenance dont wanna seal every couple of years but i kinda want that wet look was leaning towards penetrating type idk ... i have a broom finish with color and brick ribbon ..reply is much appreciated ....🙏

[@anthonyrochon3907]

Interesting but I'm looking for onfo on basement floors how necessary is it to seal the floor and what product is best for basement built 1954? Lots of clay in area.

[@ToolboxDIY]

Necessary? It really depends. What led you to investigate sealing? Too much dirt? Is the concrete dusting? Is the concrete subject to any water exposure (e.g. hvac condensation drain)?

[@anthonyrochon3907]

@@ToolboxDIY No structure issues with the floor. I skipped it and put in a system. DMX dimple membrane. then vynl flooring.

[@rolandgoldberg6241]

hi could you help and if possible advise . i have used different tips of floor sealants on the concrete . it is around a pool and continues into a patio , after two years starts turning white spots and the color of the color concrete starts fading and i have to stripe and re seal its becoming a pain .please help.

[@SebastienSzymezak]

I am remodeling an extremely nasty house where all sort of animals have been pooping and pieing all ever it for many years. We removed the flooring and the plan after all the chemical treatments, is to seal the concrete before putting new tile in order to definitely prevent those flavors to be released from the concrete. What do you advise using for this application? Thank you

[@rickrowe7088]

There are companies that will treat the concrete floors with enzymes to remove the organics from the urine and poo. After wetting the floor, they cover it with a Saran Wrap type covering to keep it wet while the liquid does its thing. I bought a flip house that had 25 cats. They did have to do 2 treatments but it worked. Another thing I did on that house was to put a big bowl of pine sol in the a/c return and crank up the heat for a couple of days to remove any odors from the ducts

[@hollywood5703]

I wish I knew what to use on the back concrete deck. It’s like stamped concrete and I want to pressure wash then put a coat of color. It’s on the south side and gets very hot.

[@beeisbad]

QUESTION: If I put a high solvent high gloss concrete sealer in my basement... are the high VOC (carcinogen and other toxic materials) fumes STILL considered to be dangerous AFTER the floor dries? Or is it ONLY dangerous while applying and not dry yet? And if the answer is "Yes" these type of VOC sealers are still dangerous for indoor purposes even AFTER the floor dries... do you know of any "High-Gloss" water-based sealers that you would recommend for indoors/basements? Thanks again!

[@landonlandon5533]

So what do you do with acrylic based when they wear out? I bought some foundation armor 350 because I liked the wet look. It was going to be used inside and out. I'd like to use a low voc for inside that's long lasting with a low sheen wet look. If you just reapply no big deal, if it looks like shit reapplying I'd rather not waste my time.

[@ToolboxDIY]

If you stay on top of it and reapply it before it starts peeling or flaking, it won't look bad. If it peels though, reapplication won't look good. You'd have to strip the old off first.

[@landonlandon5533]

@ToolboxDIY thanks for the reapply... Is there a penatrating sealer that gives a wet look with a matte finish? I watched your 3 part series, I plan to clean, acid wash in the spring, and seal. It's for inside a finished space and outside porch. If it needs to be stripped inside that's going to be a problem. Outside no big deal.

[@VennasNature]

Whats the best sealer to use on fountains?

[@sethw1230]

Hello. What would you recommend for a 20 year old aggregate driveway? Preferably high gloss...Thank You!

[@ToolboxDIY]

If you want a high gloss look, then an acrylic resin is the way to go. Example include Expo-Gloss, X-4, and Industra-Gloss 350. Occasionally resealing will be required but you can go right over the old coat after cleaning.

[@sethw1230]

@@ToolboxDIY How does an acrylic resin hold up to like gas and oil? What if I spilled some gas on the driveway while filling the mower...

[@luvsaTKO]

What is a great dealer for new concrete to seal and give a wet look? Also what additive can be used, so sealer will have an anti slip to it? Thanks

[@atom410]

Hi mate What would you recommend to seal cement pot with? And will sealing prevent cracking? Or would it be better to ad an additive to the cement? Cheers

[@terdoounom6754]

Pls how can you share with me the chemicals use in producing the acrylic sealer? I am doing a project on it.

[@parkerw4431]

I want to turn my 4 year old heated and insulated garage into a jam space/recording studio for drums and guitars. Do I need to seal my concrete floor or can I just lay down carpets/rugs on the concrete? There will not be cars in the garage and I doubt I will open the garage door often, especially in the winter.

[@ToolboxDIY]

The only reason to seal it is to keep it cleaner. Unsealed concrete is a pain with dust and dirt. Give a good cleaning, then paint a skull and cross bones on the floor, and then seal it! 🤘

[@davegardner6129]

I have an aggregate driveway and sidewalk that I am going to reseal soon. Have you ever sealed aggregate with a silicate or siliconate? Which would you recommend? Thanks

[@ToolboxDIY]

The sealer I used is VSeal 101. They claim that it also works for aggregate but I've never tried it so I can't personally vouch for it.

[@robertdeal410]

Is it possible to tell what type of a sealer has been used prior ? Indoor use

[@unifiltered6840]

Hi, I want to use a penetrating sealer for helping to water a rough basement floor before I cover it with self leveling cement do you have any tips do’s or don’t do’s use for this process please help

[@jeremykransinternal9422]

Good afternoon. Thanks for a great video. I'm looking to do DIY concrete countertops. Would you recommend a Siliconate sealer for this application? I used to have granite and used the Granite Shield company, but I'm looking for more of a DIY solution and something a bit less expensive. Thanks for your time in replying.

[@sylvialh]

also interested in this application

[@shrineclown7120]

Is the water-based siliconate penetrating sealant slippery when wet? Will it prevent black algae from forming?

[@ToolboxDIY]

It is not slippery when wet. The water will pool on the surface but the concrete isn't slippery. If you have machine troweled concrete (like you see in a garage or basement), it might become more slippery. I've rarely seen this type of concrete outdoors.

[@shrineclown7120]

@@ToolboxDIY Thank you for your quick response. Will this sealer prevent mildew from forming on the concrete driveway? This is a problem in Florida. One more thing -- is there a brand that you recommend? Thanks, again!